Disaster Risks Reduction Project Manager

Save the Children’s vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children started our work in Vietnam in 1990, and implements programs in the key thematic areas: Education, Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Child Rights and Governance, Child Poverty, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Emergency Response. At present, Vietnam Country Office has programs in 20 out of 63 provinces in Vietnam.

Save the Children in Vietnam continues to develop innovative programming that reflects the overall strategic goal of measurably improving the survival, health, protection and development of Vietnam’s poorest children by strengthening the capacity of women and children, caring adults, communities and partner organizations.

Main Responsibilities:This position is responsible for overall project planning, implementation and management of the DRR Project funded by OFDA, through the consortium with American Red Cross, CRS, Plan International and Help Age International. In addition to this role, the post holder is expected to contribute in our humanitarian response, in the event of any disaster in Vietnam, by providing an interim management support for any specific project or activities as designated DRR and Humanitarian Program Manager.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Key Competencies:

Essential

At least 5 years work experience either as Project Officer or Manager of a DRR or Humanitarian project.

Experience in the implementation of DRR or Humanitarian project funded by institutional donors

Demonstrated capacity in project planning, implementation and management covering the preparation of annual work plan, budgeting and procurement

Experience working with government counterparts and the community with proven results.

Solid understanding of the Vietnamese government system at provincial, district and commune levels.

The closing date for application is 5 pm on11th August 2017. Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned.

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse, and our people are as diverse as the challenge we face. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.